The Betrothed

Alessandro Manzoni's "The Betrothed" (Italian: "I Promessi Sposi") is a seminal work in Italian literature, intricately woven with themes of love, faith, and social justice against the backdrop of 17th-century Lombardy. Employing a rich narrative style that blends realism with romantic elements, Manzoni delves into the lives of two lovers, Renzo and Lucia, whose betrothal is thwarted by a tyrannic...